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The Trump administration's AI Action Plan, launched on July 23, 2025, aims to accelerate the construction of data centers and power plants, citing military dominance and economic growth. However, resistance is growing in the US due to concerns over environmental impacts, including water scarcity, rising electricity prices, and land degradation.

Activist groups are forming nationwide, with notable instances like the initiative in Hogansville, Georgia, exposing secret contracts and false job promises related to data center developments. Amidst this unrest, major tech companies such as Amazon, Google, and Meta are planning new data centers in EU countries, supported by favorable conditions from European leaders. In Germany, Amazon's acquisition of land in Maintal for a data center is shrouded in secrecy, raising concerns among residents ahead of the 2026 municipal elections.